Golden Honey Bourbon Smash

This delightful cocktail, the Golden Honey Bourbon Smash, exudes a beautiful golden hue and a perfect hint of honey sweetness. Combining the rich flavors of bourbon whiskey with the tangy freshness of lemon, this cocktail offers a balanced and delightful drinking experience. Whether you're hosting a gathering or simply craving a sophisticated beverage, this cocktail is sure to impress.

Golden Honey Bourbon Smash

The Golden Honey Bourbon Smash is a balanced and delightful cocktail with a beautiful golden hue and a perfect hint of honey sweetness, combining bourbon whiskey and fresh lemon juice for a refreshing and sophisticated drinking experience.

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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 2 mins
Total Time 7 mins

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 ounces bourbon whiskey
  • 1 ounce fresh lemon juice

Instructions

  1. In a saucepan, simmer the honey and water until smooth and syrupy.
  2. Remove from heat and allow the honey syrup to cool.
  3. In a cocktail shaker, combine the bourbon, honey syrup, and lemon juice.
  4. Shake until frothy for about 20 seconds.
  5. Add 2-3 ice cubes to the shaker and shake again until well chilled for about 20 seconds.
  6. Strain the cocktail over ice into a rocks glass.
  7. Garnish with a lemon slice and a sprig of thyme.